Archive for Patios
Travertine is a beautiful and natural stone that is often used indoors on floors, backsplashes and even walls in the bathroom and kitchen. Travertine tiles can also be used outdoors on patios, outdoor kitchens, stone fireplaces, walkways, inground pool surrounds and as exterior home siding, and they provide a natural feel to any space. Using [...]
If you are looking for a surefire way to add a festive atmosphere to your patio, then outdoor patio string lights are just the thing to liven up the mood and add a fun and festive feel to your backyard when the lights go down. Whether you are having a party for many or are [...]
There are many uses for concrete blocks. Concrete block construction can include anything from retaining walls and patios to outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, swimming pools, buildings and homes, and more. Depending on what type of project you are looking to complete, there are different types of concrete blocks available for use.
Concrete blocks can be used for [...]
If you are tired of looking at old, dull concrete floors or walls, then a few coats of concrete paint can be just what is needed to spruce up the space. Most garages have concrete floors and some exterior home features also have areas of concrete that could use a bit of sprucing up. [...]
Lighting up your patio, deck or garden area at night adds to the ambience, as well as the security, of your outdoor space. By installing solar patio lights around the perimeter of your patio, you have the increased benefit of harnessing the power of the sun in order to provide the light you desire, causing [...]
Block paving is a popular and attractive way to complete patios, walkways and even driveways. One of the reasons that paving blocks are used so often by homeowners to enhance their outdoor décor is due to the versatility that block paving bricks and stones offer. Block paving comes in a wide variety of designs, materials, [...]
Storage lockers offer a great option for storing your outdoor items if you don’t have a shed or enough garage space to do so. Using storage lockers on your deck or patio, near your pool, or even off to the side of your backyard gives you the opportunity to store smaller items that need to [...]
There’s nothing like spending an afternoon with a group of friends or family in your own backyard, sipping an icy cold glass of lemonade and anticipating the enticing aromas coming from the nearby barbeque grill. Outdoor dining furniture is a staple in many backyards, whether it is situated on a deck, patio, or even just [...]
When it comes to patio covers, some people are a bit confused because there are two different types of products that are referred to with the same name. A patio cover is a covering over a patio space that can be constructed from a variety of different materials, such as aluminum, vinyl, metal or wood, to [...]
A patio umbrella is a great addition to your patio because it provides protection from the sun, wind, rain and other weather elements while you are outside enjoying your outdoor patio furniture. While most people think of patio umbrellas as simply the large expanse of fabric that covers the table and provides shade, there are [...]
Outdoor patio furniture serves more than simply a functional purpose. Just like the furniture in your living room or dining room sets the tone for your interior style, outdoor patio furniture sets the stage for the exterior décor of your home. Outdoor furniture necessitates certain features that make it useable in an exterior space, but [...]
If you are considering installing a new patio, but cringe at the prices you are quoted for a fully installed patio constructed from a variety of stone options, then you can take comfort in knowing that you can still have an attractive area to enjoy outdoors while not breaking the bank. Patio slabs are a [...]